Off The Record

Queens Of The Stone Age are coming back to NZ soon, their singer Josh called up to swap parenting tips, dating tips and tell us what he learnt from the Arctic Monkeys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 90s Auckland band Celine were playing with other bands like The Lemonheads and Pavement.. fast forward to 2024 and the band are back together with a new record to unleash, Rob gave us a call to talk about the new tunes and the years in between.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiki Taane can't wait to perform in front of 30,000 people at Synthony In The Domain in Auckland, he popped in to talk about that and his recent new year's milestone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn't see Chch band Pool House over the holidays, their bass player Sam called up to tell where else they'll be playing this summer, and introduce the new song Another Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years on from the last Big Day Out we took a trip back to that epic day with the help of those who were there, including Clap Clap Riot, Liam Finn, Grouplove, Villainy, Mudhoney and Tony Lyall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gin Wigmore lives in Los Angeles these days, but she's coming back to NZ in 2024 to do some shows around the country - including Napier where she hopes to do "a Cardigans" she called up to explain what that means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foals are back in New Zealand soon, their guitarist Jimmy called up on their way to the airport to reminisce about previous shows here and who he got starstruck by in 2023.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quicksand have flown over from New York to play in Chch, Welly and Auckland. Their singer Walter called up as they landed to discuss first impressions of Aotearoa and what he was looking forward to the most about their New Zealand tour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before Royal Blood took to the stage at Spark Arena in Auckland, their singer Mike perched up at a rooftop bar across the road with Angie for a chat about tunes and how their first year was like going a year long stag do.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra are coming home to New Zealand to play in February, Ruban from the band called up to talk Jimi Hendrix, reggae and whether there'll be a Mint Chicks reunion when he's back in Auckland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elemeno P are playing shows around New Zealand this summer. Their singer Dave called up for a chat about the locations from his hub in New York city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluey Green are from Mt Maunganui, we had a chat with them about the new EP and the transition from hard out music to more chilled tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Parsons has spent the first few days of December opening for The Teskey Brothers on their New Zealand tour, she and cousin Jed called in to The Big Show on their way to the Auckland Town Hall to take us virtually back stage and tease ahead to their exciting plans for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taupo band False Heights made a song in Mt Maunganui then played it in Takapau. They called up for a chat about tunes and travels, and details of where we can catch them in 2024.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before L7 played at the Powerstation in Auckland, their singer Donita called up for a chat about bringing the 90s back, and filling us in on the days since then in Los Angeles and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coast Arcade have released a new song about summer, as they prepare for their biggest show yet on NYE, their singer Bella called up to reveal an amazing skill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hibiscus Coast rockers Bliss have released a new single called Hide Away - it's been quite a journey to get it out there, as Ollie from the band called up to explain.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you didn't see Waikato band Retro Valley in Auckland, Wellington or Raglan recently, catch them on their next tour - their singer Ben called up with the details and unveiled their new song The Outside, which some people are saying has nods to Shapeshifter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waikato rockers The Sun Gods have a new song out called Cocaine Eyes, James from the band called up to explain their varied history and what the song's really about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shapeshifter have released a new song and have a bunch of gigs coming up this summer, Sam from the band called in for a chat about Christchurch and to ask Jason Hoyte which show he wants to be in the front row for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Cullen has released a new song about growing up in Southland called The Cold Midwinter. Given it was snowing in Canterbury last week the timing isn't off - he called up for a chat about those cold crispy mornings and the odds on some horses at the races this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Finn has released a new song - twice in one day thanks to crossing the international dateline. He popped in on his way to the airport to talk about living overseas and reliving his teenage tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tablefox are celebrating their tenth anniversary by going on tour and releasing a cover of one of their favourite songs. Their guitarist Matt called up to talk about how things have changed and how the next generation is coming to the rescue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pluto are on tour around New Zealand at the moment, on their way to the next show their singer Milan called in for a chat about life on the road and the upcoming epic Canterbury conclusion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Foundation are on tour around New Zealand celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album. Luke Buda called up to reminisce and talk us through the set list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.